BT’s Burgerjoint invites you to tempt your taste buds with a traditional all American style burger or to be adventurous by creating your own version with over 25 toppings to choose from. This fall you will get a chance to try different burger combinations when the new restaurant opens near Barnes & Noble in Biltmore Park Town Square.

Started in Charlotte, NC in 2008, BT’s Burgerjoint has quickly become an area favorite. With a versatile menu consisting not only of hamburgers, BT’s serves other conventional offerings such as hot dogs, fried pickles, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and much more.

“With all the exciting things that are happening in Biltmore Park Town Square we felt that the Center presented a golden opportunity for us,” said Thom Perez, Marketing Coordinator for BT’s Burgerjoint. Mr. Perez added that “we’re thrilled about becoming part of the business community here. We’re hoping to add to the mix and contribute as much as we can. In addition to having a vital presence in Town Square, we look forward to getting involved with the community at large.”

The Asheville nonprofit Food Connection is partnering with Wicked Weed Brewing and its Cultura restaurant, the YMCA of Western North Carolina, and Red Wing Enterprises for the event aimed at helping service industry workers.

One of the biggest immediate impacts has been the release of about 200 people from the Buncombe County jail, a long-sought after goal by some local officials who want to convert the county jail from a holding pen for low-level, nonviolent, poor suspects to a lockup reserved for serious offenders.

Larry Halstead is a tech nerd with an affinity for arts & sports. Reppin' the hard streets of South Asheville for almost 15 years. He's made this city home and has vowed to never stop fighting to keep it as weird & unique as possible.